Associate Director, Student Activities

The Associate Director, Student Activities manages, advises, and addresses all issues with Greek organizations The Associate Director directs, leads, and advises UHD Mariachi and ESports; advises UHD Drumline; co-manages the Student Lounge; leads assessment efforts for the department. Serves as director in director's absence;

• Directs, leads, manages, advises, and addresses all issues with Greek organizations. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and campus regulations and rules. Serves as first line responder to allegations organizational misconduct.
• Directs, leads, manages, advises, and addresses all issues with the Esports competitive teams, center, and equipment. Responsible for establishing and enforcing center rules.
• Directs, leads, advises, and addresses all issues with the UHD Mariachi. Responds to performance requests. Responsible for establishing and enforcing performance and group rules.
• Serves as advisor for UHD Drumline
• Provides support with planning and execution of major event programming
• Serves as the Acting Director of Student Activities in absence of the Director
• Assists with managing the operations and safety of the Student Lounge and surrounding area
• Leads assessment efforts for the department

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• Supervises student workers

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Supervises the work of student employees.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience
• Experience with Greek organizations and processes;
• Experience with directing, writing, and playing Mariachi music; experience with electronic sports and gaming; experience with event planning

License/Certification:

• None required

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Greek organizations and processes
• Knowledge of electronic sports and gaming

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to apply theory in practice in a university setting; ability to coach vocalists;
• Ability to create musical scores and arrangements;
• Ability to perform live music; ability to create training programs for students;
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Primary Work Location:

• Primarily works in an office environment with occasional outside duties necessary for programming; primarily works in noisy environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
• Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
• Position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, carrying, lifting, and pushing; occasional stooping and kneeling

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Student Advising/Assistance

• Demonstrates the ability to advise and assist university students and/or prospective students with academic plans and course selection, financial options, career plans, and/or student opportunities.
• Shares relevant knowledge and insight to apprise students of the university's programs and services.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Listens and responds to student requests and concerns with patience and understanding.
• Treats students with respect.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Problem Solving

• Formulates plans and strategies to proactively resolve anticipated problems.
• Prudently responds to unforeseen problems through careful consideration and analysis of problem and relevant information and circumstances.
• Recognizes and apprises appropriate university administrator when resolution requires senior management input and/or approval.